Wish List: Otterbottles insulated for lunch

Otterbottle. Practical yet a little goofy — even the name sounds Canadian. And it is.

The eco-friendly reusable container was born in Calgary in 2007, and creator Shannon Andrukow wanted something that sounded pure. The stainless steel water bottle is a runaway hit and now the company has introduced insulated totes, food containers and slim thermoses that keep contents hot or cold for up to five hours (bonus: the latter fits nicely into a vehicle cup holder).

The lids are #5 recyclable BPA-free plastic and the double walls are non-leaching 18/8 stainless steel, and they come in six different designs, from metallic orange with an owl illustration to amethyst purple with dragonfly pattern. A portion of bottle sale proceeds goes to the David Suzuki Foundation.
Insulated food or drink containers, $21.99-$23.99 at retailers across Canada, visit Otterbottle.ca for a complete list or to shop the online store